Pathfinder Grant (Exploration Fund Grant)
Explorers Club Global
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Funding amount
US$2,500 to US$5,000
Last deadline
2026-08-31
Region
Global
Funder type
Foundation
For
Businesses
Sectors
anthropology, archaeology, wildlife, botany
About this program
Supports graduate students, post-graduate students, and early-career scientists conducting field research in anthropology, archaeology, wildlife, botany, earth sciences, marine and freshwater research, ecology, geography, and paleontology. Awards average US$2,500–US$5,000. Priority given to expeditions tackling ambitious research questions. Requires two written recommendations.
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